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A 15-day road trip through southern, eastern, and northern Iceland, focusing on natural sights, geothermal areas, and highland excursions.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 15-day route for a real client's July trip: Ring Road With the Highlands. It passed our checks for daily driving, highland roads and season, which is why it is one of the 177 expert-built plans in our Iceland itineraries.
The day-by-day plan below has every stop, with photos and what to see. Duplicate it to set your own dates, change the pace or swap stops; the original stays as the expert wrote it.
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Arrival and drive to Krysuvik geothermal area and Kleifarvatn lake before checking into accommodation in Selfoss.
Visit Reykjadalur hot river, Faxafoss waterfall, and Kerid crater.
Full day trip to the Landmannalaugar highlands area.
South coast waterfalls and cliffs, ending with an activity in Vik.
Guided ice cave tour and ziplining in the Vik area.
Drive through the south-east coast towards the glacier lagoons.
Heading north through the East Fjords, including a visit to Vök Baths.
Hiking the Storurd trail and visiting Borgarfjordur Eystri.
Exploring Studlagil Canyon and the Myvatn geothermal area.
Visit to Dettifoss waterfall followed by whale watching in Husavik.
Myvatn area exploration, followed by waterfalls and a visit to Akureyri and the Glaumbaer museum.
Driving through the central highland F-roads to Kerlingarfjoll.
Geysir sightseeing and a snowmobile tour on Langjokull glacier.
National park visit, hiking (weather permitting), and Hvammsvik hot springs.
Touring Reykjavik, shopping, and visiting museums before departure to the airport.
Each stop below has a full guide on iceland-trip.com, our sister site written by the same team: how to get there, parking, seasons and what to expect.
Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal AreaPlan a visit to Krýsuvík–Seltún on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with advice on access, parking, walking routes, safety, winter conditions, and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Lake KleifarvatnVisit Lake Kleifarvatn on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula with practical advice on Road 42, parking, short walks, winter driving, safety and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay?Plan a visit to Selfoss in South Iceland: what to do, how long to stay, whether it works as a Golden Circle base, practical transport tips, and hotels.South Iceland · Read the guide
Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal RiverHike to Reykjadalur's natural hot river. Discover how to find the perfect soak temp, navigate the 3km mountain trail, and bathe safely in Iceland's Steam Valley.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic LakeKerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater you can actually walk into. Discover the geology, the vivid turquoise lake, and how to visit this Golden Circle highlight.Golden Circle · Read the guide
LandmannalaugarDiscover Landmannalaugar with this practical guide: how to get there, top hikes, hot spring tips, safety advice, and where to stay—everything you need for a smart highlands adventure.Highlands · Read the guide
SigöldugljúfurSigöldugljúfur is a highland canyon with waterfalls above turquoise water. Learn about the F-road access, fords and rim viewpoint before a summer visit.Highlands · Read the guide
Seljalandsfoss WaterfallVisit Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. Learn how to walk behind the waterfall, explore nearby Gljúfrabúi, check parking fees and avoid the crowds.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Katla Ice Cave · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Borgarfjörður Eystri · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Geysir Geothermal Area · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Glymur Waterfall Hike · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Laugavegur Trail · Perlan · Lake Myvatn · Reykjavik
15 days Expert-builtOvernights in Keflavík, Selfoss, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir and 3 more, with Hveravellir, Kerlingarfjöll and Hverfjall on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real June trip.
15 days Expert-builtOvernights in Keflavík, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Akureyri and 1 more, with Súlur Hike, Forest Lagoon and Hveravellir on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real June trip.
15 days Expert-builtOvernights in Keflavík, Hella, Vík, Egilsstaðir and Varmahlíð, with Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjöll on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real August trip.
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